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As a U.S. aid ship heads to Gaza, Biden again warns Netanyahu on civilian deaths

The U.S. ship left Virginia this weekend as part of an emergency mission to build a temporary pier in Gaza to facilitate aid. Biden criticized the Israeli prime minister over civilian deaths in Gaza.

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'Saturday Night Live' lampoons GOP Sen. Katie Britt's State of the Union response

Scarlett Johansson made a surprise appearance on the NBC sketch comedy show to poke fun at the Republican rebuttal to President Biden's State of the Union address.

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Georgia and Michigan could be key to keeping Black voter turnout up in 2024

In the 2022 midterm elections, Black voter turnout dropped dramatically. Ahead of the presidential election in 2024, organizers warn it could happen again and political parties should pay attention.

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After facing criticism, Israel has revised its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest

Eden Golan's original song, titled "October Rain," has been renamed "Hurricane" after objections that it was not politically neutral. Israel's public broadcaster will reveal the amended song Sunday.

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Q&A: Yashica Dutt on her life as part of an oppressed caste in 'Coming Out As Dalit'

When Dutt was a kid, her family pretended to be rich so no one would suspect their caste identity. In her memoir, she talks of her struggles — and her decision to publicly declare she is a Dalit.

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It's not easy being Colombia's 1st left-wing president

Gustavo Petro faces fierce opposition from what he views as Colombia's deeply conservative deep state.

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The working class gets stubbed out in Russell Banks' posthumous 'American Spirits'

The late author often wrote about the loneliness and isolation of the working class. His new short story collection puts a sharper focus on the politics of small town life.

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A leading mindfulness teacher shares insights to counter tech addiction and isolation

Jon Kabat-Zinn, who brought mindfulness meditation into mainstream medical settings, discusses how the centering practice can help with some of today's widespread social problems.

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That spare change you donate at checkout is adding up to millions for charities

So-called point-of-sale donations have sharply increased in recent years, bringing in hundreds of millions a year. But the requests to "round up" your bill for charity have really taken off.

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Biden: Netanyahu 'hurting Israel' by not preventing more civilian deaths in Gaza

President Joe Biden said Saturday that he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "hurting Israel more than helping Israel" in how he is approaching its war against Hamas in Gaza.

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The long, lonely fight of an Israeli hostage's sister, who fears time is running out

On Oct. 7, Gaza militants killed Carmit Palty Katzir's father and took her mother and brother hostage. Her mother was released, but Katzir fears time is running out to get her brother back alive.

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Biden and Trump trade barbs at rival rallies in Georgia

President Joe Biden and ex-President Donald Trump warned of dire consequences for the country if the other wins another term in the White House as the pair held dueling rallies in Georgia on Saturday.

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Sweden and Canada resume funding the U.N. aid agency for Palestinians

Many countries halted funding after Israel accused 12 of UNRWA's thousands of employees of participating in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.

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Boeing says it can't find documents on the door plug that blew off mid-air

A Boeing top official told Congress that employees looked extensively for documents on the door plug and it's likely that such paperwork never existed.

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Cake in the time of war, in Gaza

Batool Cakes, a professional bakery in Rafah, has reopened to meet the demand of displaced Palestinians seeking cakes to celebrate life even amid war.

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2 National Guard members and Border Patrol agent are killed in Texas helicopter crash

Three National Guard soldiers and a Border Patrol agent were on board when a helicopter crashed near the Mexican border. A soldier was seriously injured.

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Resilient and strong: Voices of women from Kenya's largest 'slum'

International Women's Day, on March 8, celebrates the achievements of women. We share stories from women in the the Kibera community, which locals call a "slum," about their setbacks and successes.

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Mexico's female matadors return to the world's largest bullring

A glimpse at the world of women bullfighters in Mexico City, as the spectacle makes its return two years after a judge banned it — generating excitement from fans and criticism over animal cruelty.

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The pioneering women behind the invisible art of film editing

There would be no film without film editing. And yet, its practitioners don't often grace the cover of magazines.

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Now that he's the presumptive nominee, Trump readies next campaign: who will be VP?

Former President Donald Trump's vice presidential pick will say a lot about how he sees the future of the Republican Party and how much he values loyalty.

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Five ways Israelis have changed, after 5 months of war

The state of Israeli society, five months after the Oct. 7 attack, is crucial to understanding where the Israel-Hamas conflict might lead. Here are five ways Israel has been transformed.

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Yemen's rebels target Singapore-flagged ship as U.S. and allies down Houthi drones

An attack by Houthi rebels set off explosions ahead of a Singapore-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Aden, the latest in a campaign of assaults by the Iranian-backed group over Israel's war on Hamas.

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Judge upholds program allowing 30,000 migrants from 4 countries into the US per month

Led by Texas, the states who brought the lawsuit against the Biden administration argued the program is forcing them to spend millions on health care, education and public safety for the migrants.

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Senate passes spending package hours ahead of shutdown deadline

Senators voted 75 to 22 to approve a package of six spending bills that will last until the end of the fiscal year on September 30.

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Immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born Americans, studies find

In last night's State of The Union, the murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley took center stage. The suspect is a migrant. Republicans say immigration leads to crime, but there's no evidence of that.

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FDA approves Wegovy for lowering heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients

The popular weight-loss drug can now be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular problems in patients who are overweight or who have obesity, the FDA said.

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Pentagon finds 'no evidence' of alien technology in new UFO report

In the U.S. military's most comprehensive report addressing unconfirmed UFO sightings, defense officials concluded that most sightings dating back to 1945 were of ordinary origin.

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10 years after Chibok, Nigeria's mass kidnappings return with a vengeance

In just a week there have been two mass kidnappings in Nigeria. Hundreds of women and children have been kidnapped in recent days in Africa's most populous country.

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Why 'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama was so important to the world of anime

Akira Toriyama has died at 68. He was known globally for his best-selling manga series Dragon Ball, which gave rise to the popular anime series Dragon Ball Z, multiple films, and video games.

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As a deadline approaches, Colorado River states are still far apart on water sharing

Ahead of a deadline next week, the seven states that share the Colorado River have revealed competing plans for how the river should be managed in the future.

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